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David F. Bolger. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2013
UPDATE: Ringling adds playspace to grounds

Thanks to a $400,000 donation from David F. Bolger, an innovative Ringling Museum playspace will be installed beginning this summer.

  • Arts + Culture
In the upcoming school year, balancing county classroom numbers, moving forward on plans to construct a new high school and improving school security are a few of the items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 20, 2016
Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Just the Stats

0 - The number of goals the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team allowed in its 4-0 victory over Port Charlotte Jan. 10, to capture the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 11 tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new 2.8-mile North Cattlemen Road extension includes two bridges.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Cattlemen Road Extension opens

Sarasota County officials opened the North Cattlemen Road extension May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend in 2010

These 10 people will influence the course Sarasota in 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission meets at 3 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 First Street.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 30, 2012
Sarasota City Commissioners meet to review and outline goals

The Sarasota City Commissioners meet today at a retreat to discuss progress on their two-year priorities and objectives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 7, 2017
Cops Corner 9.7

Enjoy this week's installment of Cops Corner from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The north end beaches are among the island's most erosional, officials said.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 17, 2019
Beach management plan continues forward in Longboat Key

The Town Commission and interested parties took in a presentation on what will be a completed plan in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi leads a group of Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau Personnel during their tour of Longboat Key. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota dispatchers familiarize themselves with Longboat Key

Longboat emergency services leaders led a tour of the island for willing Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 8, 2013
County to replace historic courthouse roof

The $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof begins this month. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Binkley, an FSU beach volleyball commit, records a kill against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2019
Riverview volleyball has signs of long-term prosperity

Nickie Halbert's third season as Riverview High volleyball head coach is seeing dividends for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA then-freshman Saraiah Walkes takes the stand to receive her three gold medals at the state track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
Peak performances

A look at the top sports stories of 2017.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greg Cox, of Rizzetta & Co., recently started as the CDD's new district manager.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD begins transitions

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ushered in a new era as they welcomed their new property manager, Greg Cox, of Rizzetta & Co., during their April 4 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2016
Change the lights to red

Classic: Longboat residents are worried someone will be killed at the new crosswalks. But rather than change yellow lights to red, the state wants to conduct forums.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rosemary District property owner Howard Davis believes the neighborhood can effectively advocate for a broad slate of changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
Rosemary District sets community goals

A planning initiative in the Rosemary District has identified dozens of ideas for improving the rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Music Director Shawn Gross conducts during a dress rehearsal this week. The cast has been practicing twice a week for 10 hours a month since September.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 5, 2013
Singing Christmas Tree branches out

FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, commemorates 40 years of the popular seasonal production with a new lineup of music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lee Blons coordinates suggestions on how to address affordable housing issues during the Helpful Hopeful Housing Summit.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
Residents push for action on affordable housing

Frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on affordable housing, citizen groups hope banding together can lead to meaningful change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marianne LeBar has been a member of Sarasota Association of Realtors since 1995.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Business Observer 09.30.10

Marianne LeBar, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, has been awarded the Performance Management Network Designation by the Women's Council of Realtors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2010
Cops Corner

Dec. 16 Shot in the dark 1:08 a.m. - San Remo Terrace. Suspicious Vehicle. A pickup truck carrying construction material was swerving while it approached the Siesta Drive bridge. Once at the apex of the bridge, the driver stopped, although there's not much to see at 1 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch Little League wins sectional title; Former Lady Mustang named to national team; Manatee Cal Ripken All-Stars win state crown

  • East County
  • Sports
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